Recognized standard

F3127-16

FDA recognition 8-442 · ASTM · Materials

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Recognition number 8-442
Designation F3127-16
Title Standard Guide for Validating Cleaning Processes Used During the Manufacture of Medical Devices
Standards developer ASTM International
Specialty area Materials
Date of entry Dec 23, 2016
Scope (excerpt) 1.1 This guide provides considerations for validating cleaning processes for medical devices during initial fabrication and assembly prior to initial use. Validated cleaning processes are important for achieving consistency in function and consistency in biocompatibility. The considerations include…

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